Ophthalmology Education

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Training Future Ophthalmologists

Leaning opportunities across every career stage, grounded in innovation, mentorship and collaborative care.

Advancing Ophthalmology Leaders at Every Stage

Education & training in the U-M Medical School Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences offers a continuum of learning for future and current leaders in ophthalmology. From medical students and residents to fellows, researchers, allied health professionals and practicing clinicians, our programs combine world-class clinical training, innovation and mentorship within a collaborative community.

Education & Training Programs

Ophthalmology Residency Program

Providing subspecialty-rich training in a collaborative environment and preparing residents to become future leaders.

Clinical Fellowship Programs

Offering advanced subspecialty training, teaching and research within a collaborative, high-volume tertiary care environment.

Medical School Education

Introducing medical students to ophthalmology through early clinical exposure, hands-on training, subspecialty and close mentorship.

Vision Research Training

Preparing the next generation of scientists and clinician-researchers to address the most complex challenges in vision and eye disease.

Continuing Medical Education

Delivering ophthalmology education through interactive, discussion-focused learning for professionals at all career stages.

Allied Health (CE)

Offering hands-on education to help technicians stay current in practice and meet professional certification requirements.

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Our Community

Feel at home in Michigan. Explore what it’s like to live, learn and grow in Ann Arbor among a diverse and supportive network of leaders in ophthalmology.

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Featured News & Stories

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Patient with retinitis pigmentosa receives new hope at Kellogg’s low vision clinic

Retinitis pigmentosa can lead to vision loss, but DNA testing, inherited retinal disease research and AI glasses offer new hope.
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Medical School well-represented among Strategic Initiative Fund’s first recipients

On Aug. 26, the University of Michigan announced 37 projects that will receive $40 million in initial funding from the Strategic Initiative Fund to pursue bold ideas.
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Rare genetic eye disease treated with gene therapy helps 2 children see again

Mia and Niko Spicer were diagnosed with Leber’s congenital amaurosis type 2, a rare genetic eye disease, and were treated with the gene therapy Luxturna to improve their vision.
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Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs

University of Michigan medical students showcased AI-driven healthcare innovation projects focused on melanoma support, transplant recovery and primary care access.
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Department News

Fulbright Award Enables Low-Vision Rehabilitation Partnership in Taiwan

A Kellogg Eye Center faculty member Sherry Day is headed to Taiwan this fall on a federal Fulbright Scholars Award to help establish the country’s first comprehensive, interdisciplinary low-vision rehabilitation center.
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A new clue for aging eyes

Struggling to read more than six lines on an eye chart with fading letters may serve as a visual “yellow light” for older adults—raising red flags that routine exams sometimes fail to detect.